Newsroom
There’s always something new happening at Weiss Memorial Hospital to improve the lives in our community. Below you’ll find the latest news and press releases to help you stay current on what’s happening at Weiss.
Weiss sonographers recognized during medical ultrasound awareness month
While most people are familiar with the use of ultrasound during pregnancy, many are not aware this imaging technique is used to diagnose a broad range of medical...
Team Weiss joins the fight against breast cancer
Team Weiss was proud to be among the thousands of walkers participating in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k Walk Oct. 15. The Weiss...
DAISY program kicks off at Weiss, extraordinary nurses recognized quarterly
Through a new partnership with the DAISY Foundation, nurses at Weiss Memorial Hospital who go above and beyond in their work may now be honored with the DAISY Award for...
The New Face of Sports Medicine Professional Soccer Player: Julianne Sitch
Julianne Sitch plays professional soccer for the Chicago Red Stars. She knows that being injured is always a possibility in the sports world, but she had never been...
Managing diabetes for better health
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes and another 96 million have prediabetes. We owe it to ourselves and our...
Women’s Health Seminar Builds Awareness About Ovarian Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women and nearly 20,000 women will be diagnosed with the disease in 2022. In...
A Gynecologist’s Guide to Understanding Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women after lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society—but women have opportunities to decrease...
Team Weiss Makes a Difference in Fight Against Heart Disease
Weiss Memorial Hospital was proud to be among the 184 companies and 1,147 teams supporting this year’s walk that kicked off from Soldier Field in Chicago. Wearing red...
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: Symptoms and Causes
Chronic pelvic pain refers to pain that lasts for at least six months in the pelvic area. A common cause for concern, it’s estimated that 15 to 20 percent of...